on rainy days

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**The winner of Emilie's banner is Nela of Beloved Star. Congratulations! Please e-mail me by Thursday to claim your prize.**

Every day is different, and each one has its own charm... but rainy spring days have an unique loveliness. Just hearing the pitter-patter of raindrops makes this small part of me, that I didn't even know existed, come alive. I can't help but throw open a window or simply step outside... close my eyes and get lost in the fresh, evergreen, indescribable scent of rain. During spring, there's also the faint, but sweet, aroma of blooming lilacs, which becomes one with the gusty breeze, and blows across my face, tugging on my hair. Mmmmm... sometimes I wish could lock moments like these into place & always be able to come back to them later...
What moments inspire you?

blogoversary giveaway winners

I was supposed to announce the winners yesterday, but it completely escaped my mind. The house had to be cleaned, and we had friends over, and I also had babysitting from 4 til about 12:30... so, yeah. But anyways, I'm going to do it right now! ;)

The winner of the camera charm necklace by FlourishByLauryn is... Nessima of Arva Nessimava!

The winner of Kristy's lovely 5x7 prints is... Kati of Kati's Little Corner!

The winner of the two blue rose pins by Rabbit and Me is... Marcia of Enchanted Musings!

The winner of my prints is... Kianna Rose of Kianna's Korner!

Congratulations girls! :) Please email me at swordmaidenforchrist(at)gmail(dot)com with your addresses & choices of prints (if you won some) ASAP. Also, keep in mind that I will have to pick a new winner if I am not able to get in touch with you in a timely manner (i.e. by next week).
Thank-you all so much for participating! :)

Snowflake Bokeh & Giveaway Winner

I love snow. The pretty sight, the clean fresh smell, and the soundless way in which the snowflakes touch the ground.

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 It's unique...

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...special...

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...simply magical.

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And yet, it's still a normal occurrence.

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 The visit of pretty snowflakes... 

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 ...during that beautiful, icy cold, season of snow.

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But I guess that's what really makes snow special.

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It's simple, unique, beautiful, delicate, and still normal.

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 It's all those little adjectives squeezed into one teeny tiny package.

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A snowflake.

The winner of the 01.10.12 Giveaway (selected via Rafflecopter's random winner generator) is...


Abbie (forabbiesblog@...)!

Congratulations, Abbie! :) I'll be sending you an e-mail shortly!